At the first World Congress of Spiritualism in Lily Dale, New York in June, 2014, Spiritualists from around the globe gathered to reaffirm the intentions and mission of Spiritualism. A series of proposals were put forward and suggestions were called for.
These proposals comprised:
- Creation of a World Council of Spiritualists. The establishment of a World Council of Spiritualists with levels of membership. The Council would meet every two years and a Congress would take place every four years.
- Creation of a set of Universal Principles. Defining a set of Spiritualist Principles upon which all can agree.
- Creation of a Universal Spiritualist Statement. This included an agenda of social advocacy and the establishment of World Peace Day.
- Affirmation of Council’s focus on the Philosophy of Spiritualism.
- Ways to unite Spiritualists worldwide.
- The World Congress of Spiritualists to be hosted in many different locations around the world.